Day 1893 – Consequences of Misfortune – Daily Wisdom

Welcome to Day 1893 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomConsequence of Misfortune – Daily WisdomWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1893 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote and some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:Today’s quote is from William James, and it is: Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.Consequences of MisfortuneWe all make mistakes and will fail at times in our lives. We could allow it to defeat us long-term and negatively impact our lives, or we could accept what happened, acknowledge where we fell short, and take the necessary measures to do better the next time. Acceptance of defeat and setbacks is a sign of both wisdom and maturity. Without accepting our shortcomings, we will be mired in the consequences of previous actions and choices and will leave no room for improvement in the future. Therefore, in all decisions, choices, and actions, we must be willing to accept all consequences of those decisions, choices, and actions. We are always free to choose but not free from the consequences of our choices. Therefore, choose well and choose wisely.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+24%3A14-18andversion=NLT (Joshua 24:14-18)“So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”The people replied, “We would never abandon the Lord and serve other gods. For the Lord our God is the one who rescued us and our ancestors from slavery in the land of Egypt. He performed mighty miracles before our very eyes. As we traveled through the wilderness among our enemies, he preserved us. It was the Lord who drove out the Amorites and the other nations living here in the land. So we, too, will serve the Lord, for he alone is our God.” As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’If you would like to listen to any of our past 1892 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called ‘Wisdom Notes,’ please email me at [email protected] you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.As we take this trek together, let us always: Live Abundantly (Fully) Love Unconditionally Listen Intentionally Learn Continuously Lend to others Generously Lead with Integrity Leave a Living Legacy Each DayI am Guthrie